The good: Thin and light; robust software package, including Mac OS X Tiger; magnetic lid latch and scrollable touch pad; DVD burner; built-in Webcam; remote control; can run Windows XP using Apple's free Boot Camp utility. The bad: Non-native software runs slowly on Mac OS; lacks media card reader and some other ports; higher-end configurations are much more expensive than similarly configured Windows laptops; only 90 days of toll-free phone support. The bottom line: With the MacBook, Apple has corrected a handful of the iBook's shortcomings, hit a reasonable price point, and delivered a laptop that makes a great compromise between size and portability. Read full review of the Apple MacBook
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The new VAIO VGN-SZ series are the first Sony notebooks to use the Hybrid Graphic System, which will be described in detail below. The base model, VAIO VGN-SZ15GP, runs on the latest dual-core Centrino platform with magnesium alloy chassis, while the premium VAIO VGN-SZ18GP has a lighter yet stronger carbon-fiber exterior with a faster processor and security features.
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In keeping with the times, Fujitsu is offering a refreshed version of the LifeBook S7110--an upgrade from its predecessor under Fujitsu’s flagship corporate notebook series. Armed with last season’s Intel Core Duo processor and Windows Vista compatibility, the S7110 returns with a vengeance, appearing leaner and meaner this time around.
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